Committee details
Purpose of committee
The Children’s and Education Select Committee holds decision makers to account for improving outcomes and services for Buckinghamshire. The Select Committee covers the portfolio areas of ; Education and Skills, Youth Provision and Children’s Services
(view portfolio responsibilities)
The Council operates a scrutiny structure comprising of a number of Select Committees. Scrutiny helps to ensure local public services are delivered effectively, efficiently and in the best interests of residents. It is an important mechanism through which public accountability can be exercised.
The Select Committees’ Inquiries enable members to investigate issues of public concern and interest. These are time-limited cross-party pieces of work which conclude with a report and evidence based recommendations to decision makers (Cabinet and Partners) on improvements.
Public speaking
Members of the public may ask questions at select committee meetings. A question may only be asked if notice has been given. Any questions should be submitted in writing to democracy@buckinghamshire.gov.uk no later than midday 3 working days before the day of the meeting. The time allowed for considering questions from the public should not exceed 10 minutes in total without the consent from the chairman.
Membership
- Councillor Julie Ward (Chairman)
- Councillor Mark Dormer
- Councillor Shade Adoh
- Councillor Karen Bates
- Councillor Diana Blamires
- Councillor Lesley Clarke OBE
- Councillor Isobel Darby
- Councillor Niknam Hussain
- Councillor Caroline Jones
- Councillor Sophie Kayani
- Councillor Susan Lewin
- Councillor Wendy Matthews
- Councillor Adekunle Osibogun (Vice-Chairman)
- Councillor Denise Summers
- Councillor Paul Turner
- Zoe Williams
- Tony Wilson
- Katie Dover (Secretary)
Contact information
Support officer: Katie Dover.
Phone: 01296 531339
Email: democracy@buckinghamshire.gov.uk